So, you’re heading to Kamakura! Awesome choice. You’re probably planning to visit the city’s number one landmark: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. And you totally should—it’s the historic and spiritual heart of the city, founded by the first-ever shogun of the Kamakura period. It’s a huge deal. But let’s be real, you look it up online and see […]
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu History: Kamakura’s Tragic First Family
When you visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura, it’s easy to see it as just a beautiful, ancient shrine. But that’s like looking at a movie set without knowing the blockbuster film that was made there. The shrine wasn’t just a place of worship; it was the stage for a real-life family drama of power, betrayal, […]